Garlic Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and dry chicken.
2. 2
   Put the lemon inside the cavity of the chicken.
3. 3
   Place in small roasting pan.
4. 4
   Cut one of the cloves of garlic in half; rub it into the skin of the breast.
5. 5
   Rub the breast with the ginger.
6. 6
   Place chicken in preheated 400 F oven.
7. 7
   Bake for 20 minutes.
8. 8
   Add 1 1/2 cups broth.
9. 9
   Bake for 20 minutes more.
10. 10
    Reduce heat to 375 F.
11. 11
    Add remaining broth and all the garlic.
12. 12
    Cook for 30-40 minutes, basting frequently.
13. 13
    Remove chicken from pan and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes, breast side down.
14. 14
    Pour the pan juices into a gravy separator to remove fat.
15. 15
    Mash garlic with fork.
16. 16
    Over medium-high heat, cook and stir de-fatted juices and garlic until liquid is reduced by half.
17. 17
    Strain.
18. 18
    Season to taste with salt and pepper.
19. 19
    (If desired, thicken a bit more with some cornstarch and water.)
20. 20
    Serve sauce with chicken.